Mechagodzilla Concept Art by Guy Edwards

Quick sketch during down time

One of the reasons I created Everything Kaiju is to get into concept art. Most concept artist are technically proficient, but the best ones live up to the "concept" part. You can see them work out ideas in an illustration. That's what this quick sketch is, just me exploring a few ideas.

This is a Mechagodzilla based on Legendary Pictures' 2014 Godzilla concept.

The illustration with the pens I used.  What color blue is that pen? (click to enlarge)

Below are some detail pics of the illustration along with my thought process.

Mechagodzilla 2014 Head detail: Wanted to keep the top teeth in the back so he looked like he had a permanent sneer. Included the "fins" on the neck. In retropect I would go a different route with the plating on top of the head, it looks a little too organic.

Arm Detail: The arm is done in a more modern anime mech style, this style is also seen in many video game exosuits. 

Dorsal detail: Again the fins may be too organic, but I do like how the side plates lay on top of each other like samurai armor. I also like the texture the rounded square with rivets looks. I only have four starting at the top, should have continued them all the way down.

Leg/Thigh detail: Although rougher than the top half, this is where I feel like I am really getting a feel on how to embellish the empty spaces. I tried out some Ralph McQuarrie (Star Wars) geometries and I think they worked out well on the thigh.

Now that I have the initial brainstorming sketch done I think I'll make some adjustments. Stay tuned for a more polished version.

Will Smith to Play Ultraman

Will Smith interviewed in Japan, nostalgic for Ultraman as a kid 

"And when I was growin' up, I used to always watch Ultraman" --Will Smith

The rumor that Will Smith will play Ultraman in an American version of the Japanese series is highly speculative, but not out of the question. The case for Will Smith playing the role as Ultraman would be stronger if there was a second source that could confirm it. Currently, every website that is posting this information is referencing a single source; NukeTheFridge.com. including Nuke The Fridge them self. There is no second source for this rumor.

"A source inside Sompote’s entourage indicated that the action/sci-fi feature film would be done in the style of Guillermo del Toro’s international monsters vs. giant robots’ hit “Pacific Rim.”  Word has it that “I Am Legend” alum Will Smith is being sought for the role..."

The Sompote being referenced in the blurb above is Sompote Saengduenchai, a Thai director who was embroiled with a licensing dispute with Tsuburaya Productions. Sompote claimed the rights to Ultraman were given to him by Noboru Tsuburaya, the son of Ultraman's creator, Eiji Tsuburaya.

What we do know is Will Smith is on record, more than once, declaring his love for Ultraman. Once in June 6th 2008, while promoting his super-hero movie Hancock, he mentioned Ultraman on The Tomight Show with Jay Leno. Again in Japan, as you can see in the video below he professes his child-hood love of Ultraman. He even gives a pose at the end of the interview. Watch it below.

Will Smith likes Ultraman by booska4

New Godzilla 2014 Preview Sculpture from Chan Takashi

Chan Takashi's next Godzilla Sculpture in production

"This is the new Godzilla 2014 sculpture in production, it's based on comments from Godzilla fans across the world" -- Chan Takashi, Japan

Fans, our most popular post is still Chan Takashi's first Godzilla 2014 sculpture presented here 7 days ago at EverythingKaiju.com. You can see the sculpture below.

The first Godzilla 2014 Sculpture by Chan Takashi

After receiving multiple comments from around the world, Mr. Takashi is taking another crack at the Godzilla 2014 figure and was kind enough to give us the exclusive in-progress photo. He says it will be complete in December, but as you can see he has already made some progress. It even looks like he is using the same methodology of disposable chopsticks as scaffolding to prop up Godzilla during the production process. 

The new Godzilla 2014 sculpture currently in production

We had only one question for Chan Takashi.

Will he have gills? He assured us, "Yes, I will be adding the gills."

The four "gills" seen in the promotional poster

Stay tuned as we share sketches and hopefully more work from Chan Takashi. What do you think? Leave your comments below.